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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.82, 34,422.36 and 8,162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.82, 34,422.36 and 8,162.52 is: 12,239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.82 : 34,422.36 = 8,162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.82/34,422.36 = 8,162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.82x = 34,422.36 × 8,162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.82x = 280,973,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,973,201.95/22,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.74

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